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LS56 XPM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE + CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT + CRACKING/PERISHING

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON EDGES + CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT + CRACKING/PERISHING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 95,747 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE - DEEP CUT NOT TO CORDS AND PERISHED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 95,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S/R CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - WORN ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE - DEEP CUT NOT TO CORDS AND PERISHED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 86,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,903 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

engine oil cap missing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,919 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,607 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,922 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 20,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,561 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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LS56 XPM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 XPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS56 XPM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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